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1,12-Dodecanediol

1,12-Dodecanediol (HO(CH2)12OH), diol derivative of dodecanedioic acid used in polyurethane elastomers. While primarily a diol, certain halide/peroxide derivatives classify under 2917.19.70 per Chapter 29 ester/salt rules. Meets 'derivatives' classification criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	4%	—	4%
🇲🇽Mexico	4%	—	4%
🇨🇦Canada	4%	—	4%
🇩🇪Germany	4%	—	4%
🇯🇵Japan	4%	—	4%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

2917.19.70.20Plasticizers

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2917.19.70.50Other

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2905.39.90.00Higher: 30.5% vs 4%

If pure diol without acid-function derivative status

Saturated acyclic diols primarily classify under heading 2905 unless acid-derived per Chapter notes.

3909.50.50.00Higher: 41.3% vs 4%

If pre-reacted into polyether polyol

Polymerized polyols exceeding oligomer molecular weight classify as plastics in Chapter 39.

3824.99Higher: 15% vs 4%

If diol mixture from bio-fermentation

Complex reaction mixtures not meeting pure compound definition classify in Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide reaction pathway documentation showing derivation from classified polycarboxylic acid

• Include hydroxyl value specifications matching industrial polymer grade standards

• Declare distillation cut specifications to confirm narrow chain length distribution

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Azelaic acid (HOOC(CH2)7COOH) is an acyclic dicarboxylic acid used in skincare formulations for treating acne and rosacea. It falls under HTS 2917.19.70 as an acyclic polycarboxylic acid, their derivatives, specifically classified as 'other' within this subheading. This pure chemical compound meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Sebacic Acid

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Undecanedioic Acid

Undecanedioic acid (HOOC(CH2)9COOH), a C11 dicarboxylic acid used in polymer production and corrosion inhibitors. Falls under HTS 2917.19.70 as 'other' acyclic polycarboxylic acids. This linear saturated compound fits Chapter 29 scope for pure organic acids.